At Friendship Church, Reading Is Fun and Fundamental
BY JEFF FALK
Books sharpen the mind.
Books expose us to new experiences, new traditions, new cultures; they expand our horizons. Books provide an escape and whisk us away to different times and places.
They are a bargain at any price, but Friendship Church is selling books cheap.
“I’m a reader, and there’s nothing like sitting on the sofa with a blanket over you and reading a book,” said Kay Trostle, who, along with Heather Bressi, is coordinating the church’s upcoming book sale. “They’re great for wintertime when you’re bored. It’s entertainment. Books are enjoyment, especially for seniors who aren’t into electronics, and
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Special Olympics Explores Pure Nature of Sports
BY JEFF FALK
Some of its offerings aren’t exactly what one might consider traditional Olympic sports. But what makes Special Olympics so special is that it unlocks potential, it explores the therapeutic nature of athletics, and it enhances lives.
“My favorite part is watching the growth of athletes as people,” said Lynn Lopez, a team lead for Special Olympics Lancaster.
BY JEFF FALK
In the developmental world of nonprofits, the Lancaster Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LHCC) is in its infancy; it’s a newborn. But in a short period of time, LHCC has laid a stable foundation upon which growth can be nurtured.
Essential for continued maturation are public awareness and community support. Once it does blossom, LHCC will connect resources to those in need, unlock the economic potential of the local Latino community and make Lancaster County a better place to live.
“It’s in its baby stages, but people are beginning to reach out,” said Esther DeWoody, the founder and president of LHCC. “The mission is to reach the Latino business owners and educate members of the Latino community about the community resources available to them, so they can do better in education and financially. We want Latino business owners to know that it’s possible, that they can do it. People are willing to go the extra mile to welcome the Latino community and work with them.”
After putting thoughts into motion in April of 2025 and launching the organization’s website in November, DeWoody formally founded LHCC in March of this year. DeWoody is currently operating the fledgling organization from her Manheim Township home but hopes to move into a more permanent brick-and-mortar office by the end of this summer and then eventually add staff.
For the moment, LHCC conducts membership meetings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the last
Friendship Church pastor Connor Felty and volunteer Sue Cobb prepare for the upcoming book sale.
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Trucks Will Roll to Grant Wishes
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When hundreds of trucks hit the road on Saturday, May 9, they’ll be working to grant wishes. The 37th annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will kick off at the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 1190 Lancaster Road, Manheim. Truck parking, driver check-in and on-site registration will take place from 6 to 10 a.m. A silent auction and basket giveaways will be featured from 8 a.m. to noon. A Family Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At 11 a.m., there will be a mandatory safety meeting for convoy drivers, before remarks and a Wish Angel Remembrance at noon. The convoy will depart at 1:30 p.m., and the event will conclude at 3 p.m.
There is a new route for the convoy this year, said Lori Dietrich, director of development for Make-AWish in Lancaster. The route will run west from Manheim on Route 283 to Tollhouse Road before looping back on Route 283 East and ending at the Esbenshade Road exit. The convoy will no longer travel through Mount Joy. A map of the route may be
found at https://tinyurl .com/3rczvcks.
Good spots to view the convoy will include the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction and LCBC Manheim, 2392 Mount Joy Road.
Dietrich said the convoy will include close to 400 trucks. Drivers can still register online at www.wishconvoy.org or in person on the day of the event.
People of all ages are invited to come out for the Family Fest. Activities will include games, vendors, DJ entertainment, food trucks, costumed characters, the famous convoy clowns, a silent auction, a basket raffle, hundreds of trucks to see, and the kickoff of the truck convoy.
which reside right here in Lancaster County,” Dietrich shared. “Make-A-Wish relies 100% on the generosity of the community to be able to grant the wishes of critically ill children. Participating has a direct impact on local families.”
With headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz., Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organizations. It serves children in all 50 states, as well as in more than 50 countries around the world. Since 1986, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 8,600 wishes.
Last year, the convoy raised $461,386 for Make-A-
Wish. This year, organizers have set a goal of raising $525,000.
“The truck convoy is a legacy event for our chapter, which is honoring its 40th anniversary in 2026,” Dietrich said. “The truck convoy was the first fundraising event organized 37 years ago, and it is amazing that the event lives on today. It plays an extremely important role in the chapter’s ability to grant local wishes. We are able to keep this event going due to the generous spirit of the local community.”
To learn more about the event, visit the aforementioned website.
“The Family Fest is open to the public,” Dietrich remarked, “with free parking, free admission and free activities for families.” While past events charged for game tickets, each child will receive free game tickets this year, she added. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for the Family Fest, including Castenedas Food Truck, Drifters, Mocha Motion Coffee, Piper Belles BBQ and Walk-O Taco.
The festivities have a carnival-like atmosphere, enhanced by the Make-AWish clowns.
“The clowns help to spread joy to attendees and serve a very important role as dona tion collectors at the event and along the route,” Diet rich said. “Over the years, the convoy clowns have helped to raise thousands of dollars to grant wishes.”
Proceeds from the day will support granting life-chang ing wishes for children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.
“Currently, there are 73 kids waiting on their wish to be granted in our Susque hanna Valley region, 29 of
Spartans Are Victorious on the Road in Elizabethtown
photos by Cheri Sine
The Spartans’ Cooper Usner fires a shot on goal against Elizabethtown in an 18-4 blowout on Wednesday, April 29.
In Etown on Wednesday, April 29, Spot’s Riley Heist looks downfield by Elizabethtown’s Aaron Van Tassel in an 18-4 triumph.
Spartans’ Noah Davis fires a shot on goal and scores against the Bears in an 18-4 victory on Wednesday, April 29. Davis scored seven goals.
Garden Spot’s Gabe Martin protects the ball from Elizabethtown’s Grayson Schiavoni in an 18-4 win on Wednesday, April 29.
Under the lights, Garden Spot’s Addison Heist scoops up the ball before Elizabethtown’s Nate Poff can get to it in an 18-4 victory on Wednesday, April 29.
Garden Spot’s Mark Davis winds up for a shot goal against Elizabethtown in an 18-4 win on Wednesday, April 29, on the road.
Those in Recovery Benefit From Jesus Advantage
BY JEFF FALK
The category is: “Addictions for $200.”
The answer: God and human interaction. The question: What are the two most important components of recovery?
Pastor Rob Weatherholtz has never appeared on “Jeopardy!” But he does know a lot about recovery and addiction.
“We believe Jesus is the way, the truth and the life,” said Weatherholtz, the pastor of addiction, recovery and discipleship at Breakout Ministries. “Jesus is our advantage on the battlefield of life. Without Jesus Christ, you can do nothing. When we establish biblical principles, we walk with purpose in life. The most effective long-term solutions are connections and a relationship with Jesus Christ.”
Weatherholtz is also the founder of Jesus Advantage, a recovery program administered through Breakout Ministries. Jesus Advantage will be commemorating five years of recovery, truth and changing lives during an upcoming celebration.
At 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, Jesus Advantage will host a fried chicken dinner at Breakout Ministries, 2400 Anita Court,
Leola. The dinner, which is free to attend, will include all the fixings and sides.
To register for the event, please reach out to Weatherholtz at 717-629-0429.
“The meal will be a celebration of freedom and life,” said Weatherholtz.
“It will be a release from
depression. We confront addiction, every addiction possible. The Lord can address that.”
The celebratory meal will provide time for fellowship, announcements and testimonials from individuals who have been impacted
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Breakout Ministries senior Pastor Ron Buch (left), Jesus Advantage founder Rob Weatherholtz (center) and Breakout Ministries sound and video technician Beth Weatherholtz prepare for Jesus Advantage’s upcoming celebration.
Thursday of every month at Javateas Gourmet Coffee Café, 1 Dutchland Ave., Ephrata.
“It’s coming. I’m out there. I’m networking,” said DeWoody. “We want people to know we’re here and we’re not going anywhere. We’re going to build a strong Chamber.”
“We have to unite,” she added. “We have to want to make things better as a community, and not just Latinos. Everybody sees the need for this. It’s something people have been looking for.”
Part of LHCC’s immediate future is a culturally based, Latino-themed event in Lancaster city on Friday, June 5. Though some of the details are still being finalized, LHCC has already secured sponsorships for the event.
In addition, LHCC is also planning a community outreach gathering in August.
“My favorite part is that (LHCC) will help people in the Latino community,” said DeWoody. “This will better their lives because of the resources they don’t know exist. The only requirement for membership is that you have to be able to give back to the community in some way. I want people to work together as a family. I don’t want them to look at each other as members; I want them to look at each other as family members.”
As part of its organizing,
and Wanda Lee Colon, cash management officer at Members 1st.
LHCC has been working with similar organizations, like the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Currently, LHCC counts 25 individuals as part of its membership.
“They’re leaders who can be mentors and who can be teachers,” said DeWoody. “They’re strong leaders from Lancaster County who are willing to work with the community, and they don’t have to be Latinos.”
According to census data, more than 65,000 Latinos reside in Lancaster County, and Hispanics represent about 12% of the county’s total population. The highest concentration of Latinos resides in the city, where they make up about 40% of Lancaster’s population.
Data about the number of Latino-owned businesses in Lancaster County is less clear.
“I feel like there are voices that aren’t at the table, and I want to be their voice,” said DeWoody. “I want to elevate their voices. It’s about community opportunities for our community. I want to build something where people feel supported and where they can grow together. I want people lifting each other up. There are big organizations out there who are helping the community, and I think we can work better together.”
“I want to be a bridge between systems,” continued DeWoody. “I ask people, ‘What do you need? What is the community looking for?’ I ask people, ‘How can I help you?’”
Passion provides fuel for the entrepreneurial spirit.
“Adopt a Pantry” Program Posted
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) team and the Lancaster County Master Gardeners invite backyard gardeners to join their collaborative efforts to increase fresh food access to those in need. This year’s goal is to engage 50 gardeners in Lancaster and Dauphin counties to grow and donate 25,000 pounds of produce. Items such as fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits are in demand specifically for any of the participating CPFB pantries.
Gardeners with any level of experience, including beginners, are welcome to participate, and Master Gardeners will help to answer questions throughout the growing season and provide in-depth information for Adopt a Pantry gardeners in two webinars. Rebecca Fisher, CPFB Coordinator, will help connect produce donors to affiliated pantries.
More details can be found at www.centralpafoodbank .org/givefood/adopt-a -pantry/ and https://exten sion.psu.edu/programs/ master-gardener/counties/ lancaster/adopt-a-pantry.
“We’re very proud people,” said DeWoody. “We’re very into our culture. You have to look at each of us as from different cultures, and we’re all very proud of our cultures. That’s something that’s very important for us to get people to understand. We’re also very family oriented.”
For additional information, go to www.lancaster hispanicchamber.org.
Penn State’s Master Gardener program has been serving Lancaster County since 1988. Approximately 130 volunteers educate the public on sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship through a Garden Hotline, webinars and classes, and demonstration gardens. To reach the Lancaster County Garden Hotline, call 717-394-6851 or email LancasterMG @psu.edu.
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Members of LHCC include (from left) vice president Erica Hernandez; Danell Myers, owner of Myers Wellness; Shirley Rivera, branch manager of Finanta; president Esther DeWoody;
the Jesus Advantage recovery program. More than 100 individuals are expected to attend, including recovering addicts, Breakout Ministries staff members and ministers from churches, all from across Lancaster County.
Jesus Advantage’s tag line is “Get free and stay free.”
“We want to be a resource in the community,” said Weatherholtz. “We want to be an in-road to healthy living. It doesn’t matter where (participants) are from; they’re God’s children. (Jesus Advantage is) a place to find rest and peace. You can get a hot meal and a shower and be around people who care.”
Staff members and participants in the Jesus Advantage program meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays at Breakout Ministries. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the meetings include prayer, discussion and a biblically focused message. Snacks and refreshments are served.
Typically, between 40 to 50 individuals struggling
with addictions show up for the meetings.
“They’re the people Jesus would’ve been treating,” said Weatherholtz. “They’re the people Jesus would’ve ministered to. We’re doing what Jesus would’ve done.”
“Eighty percent of all incarcerated males came out of fatherless homes,” continued Weatherholtz. “We teach people to heal from trauma.”
After spending some time in jail, Weatherholtz has been leading a recovery lifestyle for nearly 20 years now. In 2020, Ron Buch, senior pastor at Breakout Ministries, suggested that Weatherholtz start a faithbased recovery program at Breakout.
Not only did he accept the appointment, Weatherholtz ran with it. Jesus Advantage has positively affected the lives of hundreds of people struggling with addictions.
“Jesus has been transforming the lives of people who are willing to listen for 2,000 years,” said Weatherholtz. “Jesus Advantage helps 100% of the people
who stick with it. There are so many people out there who need help. We’d like to go and train other churches that are interested in holding their own Jesus Advantage meetings. We’d like to see this expand.”
Jesus Advantage is one of a handful of programs sponsored by Breakout Ministries, which was founded in the mid 1980s. Also offered are a Lancaster County Prison ministry, a spiritual boot camp, ministry training, a Go Africa ministry and the Leola Discipleship House.
“Breakout is a very spirit-filled church. It’s definitely an outreach church,” said Weatherholtz. “Breakout Ministries’ mission is to awake people to what Jesus offers. God’s on the move at Breakout Ministries. God’s on the move in Lancaster County. He’s using ministries to set the captives free. I want to see families restored and lives restored.”
For additional information, go to www.breakout ministries.org.
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Special Olympics
“Not just as athletes, but as individuals,” said Anne Phillips, a sports team leader for Special Olympics Lancaster. “I have one particular athlete who was shy and reserved, and now he’s not afraid to speak with anybody. He’s developed quite a bit of confidence.”
Special Olympics Lancaster uses sports to serve local residents with intellectual disabilities and delayed development issues. Athletes are mentored by coaches, learn the finer points of sports and are afforded opportunities to interact with peers and other members of the community.
Those opportunities that Special Olympics Lancaster provide are free to participants and their families.
Special Olympics Lancaster does not maintain a brick-and-mortar office space, but its management team meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Keystone Custom Homes, 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.
“Many times, after high school, our athletes don’t
have ways to enjoy sports,” said Phillips. “We’re able to bring joy to the athletes and their families. They’re able to compete with peers. That’s important, mentally, physically and socially.”
“We want to extend an opportunity to everyone to try a sport maybe they haven’t tried before,” said Lopez.
The sports offered by Special Olympics Lancaster are seasonal and correspond to those offered by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Softball is offered in the summer season, which runs from June through August, while the fall season features volleyball, bocce, power lifting and long-distance walking/ running. Special Olympics Lancaster’s winter season offers bowling and snow shoeing, and the spring season includes swimming, basketball and tennis.
Seasons consist of learning, practicing and competing on the local, area and state levels. Special Olympics Lancaster utilizes athletic venues at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Bible College, Lititz recCenter, John Beck Elementary School in the Warwick School District and YMCA of the Roses in the city.
“(Athletes) develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of
gifts, skills and friendship,” said Lopez, a resident of Manheim Township. “The soft skills are steps toward independence. The social skills are interactions with others outside of their families.”
“It often helps parents,” said Phillips, a resident of Manheim borough.
“Some parents are feeling very alone and they learn information like, ‘My athlete does that too.’ It’s helpful for parents as well as the athletes. Some parents think their children couldn’t do anything, and they’re finding out they can play the sports they love.”
Currently, about 165 individuals are registered across Special Olympics Lancaster programs. They’re Lancaster County residents between the ages of 8 and 60.
“They are people. They are to be respected just like anyone else,” said Phillips. “For some, it’s social. But we have many serious, competitive athletes. Some are even elite athletes. They train year-round.”
“These are people who love playing sports for the true love of it,” said Lopez. “They are doing everything they can to compete at the level they’re at. They’re going to do their best.”
Special Olympics Lancaster benefits from the contributions of about
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40 volunteers. Because of safety guidelines, Special Olympics Lancaster maintains a one-to-four coachto-athlete ratio, and there are currently waiting lists for athletes in some sports.
Right now, Special Olympics Lancaster is seeking volunteer coaches for its summer softball season.
“The name ‘Special Olympics’ is as popular as Coca-Cola,” said Lopez. “We’re one of the most recognizable brand names. But do people understand who we are? No, not always. Some people think it’s a one-day or two-day function. We are that program targeting people with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays. We’re much bigger than people think we are.” Special Olympics was established in Lancaster in 1975. There are more than 50 active Special Olympics programs across Pennsylvania.
“We’re giving athletes a place to fit in, be competitive and learn a sport,” said Phillips. “We need volunteers. We train volunteers. We could be so much bigger and meet so many more needs of the people of Lancaster County.”
For additional information, search for “Special Olympics Lancaster PA” on Facebook.
Historic Preservation Award Winners Announced
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County has announced the recipients of the 2026 C. Emlen Urban Awards. The annual accolades recognize outstanding efforts in historic preservation and are named after noted Lancaster architect Cassius Emlen Urban.
Urban was born in Conestoga in 1863 and died in 1939 after an illustrious career. He designed structures such as the Southern Market; the Watt and Shand Building; the Griest and Hager buildings; Stevens High School; and other notable buildings in Lancaster, Reading, and Hershey.
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. cfcnewholland.org/visit
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Lisa Kurtz, lisakurtz01@comcast.net 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH: 5367 Paes Rd., New Holland. Located 1/4 mi from Welsh Mountain Rec. Center on Paes Rd., 717-354-9444. Worship Service 10:30 am. Nursery. Pastor: Randy Good.
ST. JOHN CENTER LUTHERAN CHURCH 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-445-5505. Sunday Worship 11 am Services are held in the church social hall.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org
Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Pastor Chet Yoder. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am for our Live Stream Worship at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live
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a lot of people can’t afford $25 books. We want people to be able to afford to read.”
Organizers are hoping to raise $1,000 through the book sale. The funds will be used to institute an inaugural senior social and game time, an event designed to promote fellowship and bring local seniors together.
The Ice Cream Bar at Decades opened its second season with a celebration on April 17. The Ice Cream Bar features a variety of ice cream flavors, alcoholic and nonalcoholic milkshakes, frozen treats, savory snacks, Decades cocktail pouches, beer on tap, new iced coffee, Decades margaritas, Shifty canned cocktails, and more. Decades will feature a variety of housemade ice cream flavors this season, including the Coindexter Crunch, which was inspired by Cap’n Crunch cereal, and a new Chillin’ With My Peeps flavor swirled with Cad -
The Ice Cream Bar will be open on Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Later in May, the Ice Cream Bar will switch from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hours to Wednesday through Sunday hours. The full inside Decades experience - retro arcade games, bowling, full restaurant, and barwill continue to be open on Wednesdays through Sundays. Outdoor dining options will be available. For more information, email Tony Gorick at tony@decadesbowl.com.
Chorus Still Going Strong Over 100 Years Later
BY LOGAN MOYER
Sometimes, George Dippner, a member of the Gap Male Chorus (GMC), feels prehistoric.
“It’s almost like a dinosaur today,” Dippner said. “Choral music has taken a
backseat, but there’s still plenty of people who enjoy it.”
The Gap Male Chorus, founded in 1922, is still going strong 104 years later in 2026. The group has only had three directors since
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Friendship Church, a United Methodist Congregation, which is situated at 120 W. Main St., New Holland, is conducting the spring edition of its triannual book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. All the books are reasonably priced; some will sell for less than a dollar.
“It’s just a fun day,” said Trostle. “There’s excitement because we want to help people find books. I love to meet people and talk to them. People say our church is very friendly. I just like seeing people walk out with bags of books. It helps them and it helps us.”
Friendship Church is making thousands of books available for purchase, including hard cover, paperback, fiction and nonfiction.
The offerings will include children’s books, novels, romances, military books, books on gardening, Christian books, coloring books, cookbooks, word searches, books from popular authors and large-print books.
“In the past, we’ve donated to different missions,” said Trostle, a resident of New Holland. “This time we’re going to try a social and game night for seniors. We’d like to do it twice a month, but we’re still working on it. We have to get it approved by the church council. It’ll be a fun time for seniors. We’re trying to get things for seniors to do in our area. I think it’s something needed locally.”
As many as six individuals associated with Friendship Church will volunteer at the book sale. Trostle has been collecting the donated books since the church’s last book sale in November.
“We’re always looking for books,” said Trostle. “I’ll search online for free books. People can donate the books at church. We take them and put them away. I like to see what we get. We keep expanding, and we’re thankful.”
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In addition, the book sale will offer audio books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and vinyl records. Also available for purchase will be homemade wreaths and homemade baked goods.
Friendship Church will also be serving free coffee.
“It’s well organized,” said Trostle. “We spend a lot of time on it. It’s not just thrown together. We enjoy it. You wouldn’t believe how big it is.”
Over the last decade, Friendship Church has been sponsoring book sales three times a year, in the spring, during the fall and at the popular Christmas on Main event in New Holland during the holidays. The church also sponsors a pork and sauerkraut meal on New Year’s Day, a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, Afternoons of Words and Music in June, and a community vacation Bible school in the summer.
In addition, Friendship Church hosts local Scouting America troops, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and Al-Anon meetings.
“When we open the doors, we like when people come and join us,” said Trostle. “We are so welcoming to everybody. We want to get people into church. We’re a very involved church with the community. For a little church, we do a lot of things.”
Friendship Church, a United Methodist Congregation seeks to ignite the light of God’s love in hearts, the community and the world.
For additional information, go to https:// nhumc.us.
The honorees will receive certificates from the Historic Preservation Trust and recognition at the annual C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony. This year’s invitation-only event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at the Hamilton Club of Lancaster.
The awards and their winners include the Adaptive Reuse Awards: Andrew and Jessica Morgan for the Daily Grind in Quarryille Borough, Allison Douglas-Snyder for the Martic Forge Ironmaster Mansion Clerk House in Martic Township, and Wohlsen Construction for the Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter at Otterbein United Methodist Church; the Community Revitalization Awards: Wohlsen Construction for the platform replacement and improvements at the Lancaster train station as well as for YWCA Lancaster’s YForward historic restoration and renovation; and the Haubert-Heisey Award: Jonathan Keperling of Keperling Preservation Services.
Also, the Landmark Property Rehabilitation Award: Lori Murphy from the Little Haus in Lancaster; Leadership Award: Valentino Palumbo, honored posthumously; the Master Craftsman Award: Mennonite Life for the Herr House roof at the 1719 Museum in West Lampeter Township; the Smedley Awards: Benton Webber, president of the Manheim Township Historical Society, and Mark Stewart for his efforts with the William Wright House in Columbia Borough; and the Sustainability Awards: Vivian Abel for the solar energy project at Pheasant Run Farm Bed & Breakfast in Pequea Township and Linda Mylin Ross of Marietta.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, whose mission is to preserve and protect Lancaster County’s rich historic and architectural character through education, advocacy, and direct action. The organization is a member-supported, 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. For more information, call 717-291-5861.
Chorus from
its inception.
The chorus performs all over the eastern Susquehanna Valley, primarily in Lancaster and Chester counties, but also occasionally in Berks. Its upcoming show is at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at High View Church, 2470 Leaman Road, Ronks. There is no cost to attend, and a period of fellowship will follow the performance.
Like most of its shows, somebody in the chorus has a connection to the place where it is performing. In this instance, High View pastor Jesse Bills’ father is a part of the chorus.
“We don’t pick a particular congregation,”
Dippner said. “It’s kind of nondenominational ... I would rather use another word that would describe us as men from churches of the area that get together to worship.”
The chorus’ numbers have dwindled over the years, but it still has roughly 30 members. The average performer is above 70 years old. GMC currently has two accompanists: Karen Pawson and Laura Trucksess.
Dippner joined the group around the turn of the century. At that point, GMC had nearly double the membership. GMC draws members from churches all over
the area.
“I would be concerned,” Dippner said about the chorus’ future. “Music in general, in the church, has changed dramatically. Choruses have now turned into worship teams ... choral music is still out there, but it’s not as popular today, especially with the new generations.
“It would be neat if some younger men would actually get involved,” he went on. “It really is a challenge for somebody that really likes music.”
GMC traces its roots back to Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Gap. It was started by Marshall Miller, who served as the chorus’ first director. Earl Pickel then took over for Miller before Dwylin Beiler grabbed the reins as assistant director around 2000 and eventually lead director in 2011.
Annually, the chorus does five concerts in the spring and five more in the fall; it also practices in the
late summer. The show at High View is GMC’s third of the spring slate.
An important part of GMC’s existence is its annual mission project. Every year, GMC picks one local ministry to support by raising funds. This year, it is Handi-Vangelism Ministries International out of Akron, which trains churches to minister to those with disabilities.
“It’s really like a love offering,” Dippner said. “We try to get an active member or representative from that ministry to come to one of our chorus concerts, and then they would take an active part in describing their ministry to the people that come. We found that is so effective in getting that mission project moving forward.”
To learn more about Handi-Vangelism, visit www.hvmi.org. For more information about GMC’s performance at High View Church, visit www .hvcog.org/events.
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Parts, Automobilia, License Plates & Tools PUBLIC AUCTION ONLINE BIDDING ONLY
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 2026 • 3:00 P.M. LANCASTER, PA 17602
Comprehensive collector car estate offering a mix of running vehicles, project cars, and parts units including Corvettes (1978, 1990, 2007), 1931 Ford Model A, 1929 Chrysler models, Cadillac vehicles (1913, 1923, 1977), and a 2010 Ford F-150. Additional assets include enclosed and open trailers, street rod, and parts cars. The auction includes a large inventory of antique and vintage auto parts such as carburetors, magnetos, headlights, cowl lights, radiators, hubcaps, steering components, and Model A and Chrysler parts. Also featured are shop tools, compressors, cabinets, and equipment.
Automobilia includes metal signs, advertising, manuals, trophies, and framed displays. A major highlight is an extensive Pennsylvania license plate collection ranging from early 1900s porcelain examples through later decades, along with New Jersey, New York, and other states. Die-cast models and display pieces round out the collection.
PUBLIC AUCTION 2016 DUCATI PANIGALE 1299 S SUPERBIKE WITH RACE PARTS, GEAR & ACCESSORIES
MONDAY, MAY 11TH, 2026 • 6:00 P.M.
325 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557
2016 Ducati Panigale 1299 S superbike with 3,500 miles, V-twin engine, and street-legal configuration. Auction includes Ducati Corse fiberglass race fairings, Marchesini forged aluminum rear wheel, OEM components, rear sets, mirrors, and brake components. Additional items include Ducati tool kit, windshields,
AUCTION BY:
& Rutt
J.
FOR:
AY-2189-L
PA
II, 717-587-8906
717-371-3333
J. Rutt,
combo in kitchen included with real estate. Terms: $25,000 down night of auction. Settlement on or before 6-23-26. Taxes prorated. Transfer taxes are buyer’s expense. Dave Mersky Attorney. All information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Open House: Friday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30pm or call 717-826-1585 to schedule a private showing.
CONTENTS - SELLS AT 2PM: Household/Furniture: Dining table & chairs, couch, loveseat, 2 recliners, armoire, piano w/bench, dresser w/drawers, green side table, green hutch w/cabinets, white Ikea Micke desk filing cabinet, Ikea desk chair, 3 metal folding chairs, lg. metal filing cabinet, wooden desk & chair, tall brown shelf unit, kerosene heater, white Ikea Trofast unit w/storage bins, lg. framed landscape picture, set of decorative lamps, artificial Christmas tree, 2 storage units w/ baskets, asst. baskets, hanging shower caddy, wall clock, Pfaltzgraff Village pattern, assorted pieces, karaoke machine, kid’s suitcase, Fiestaware Persimmon 12 plate set, asst drinkware, Lionel train set with tracks. Books: Variety of books (fiction, health & lifestyle, faith, etc.) asst homeschool books & materials. Visit Timberlineauction.com to see books. Outdoor Items: Lg. storage bin, 3 bicycles, ext. ladder, BCS rotofiller (needs work), kid’s baseball gloves & bat. Now offering down payment and bridge loan assistance to qualified buyers. Offering 1% broker participation for Realtors; call 717-826-1585 to request a form. Please register by 5-19-26.
Auctioneer Note: The Hershey Family is moving out of state and are selling this fabulous property in pristine condition! Auction starts at 2:00 pm with contents and furniture. Food stand on-side - bring a chair! Real estate sells at 6:00 pm. Looking to live in a rural area? This is your dream homestead! Sellers are serious to sell!
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JOHN & JUDY BURKHOLDER
The Gap Male Chorus has around 30 members, drawn from churches all over Lancaster, Chester and Berks.
Dance Showcase
Posted
Ornate Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16, at 2 and 7 p.m. at Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland. The production brings together choreographers sharing
real-life stories of hope, redemption, healing, and promise. The choreographers will share the inspiration behind their creations.
To purchase tickets, visit https://cavod.org/events/ still-standing-ornate -dance-theatre/.
Hope for Haiti Benefit Auction Set
The 13th annual Hope for Haiti Benefit Auction will take place on Saturday, May 16, at Metzler’s one-room school, 535 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata. It will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the final item is sold. The family-friendly event will feature live and silent auctions, a bake sale, homemade food, children’s activities, and spikeball tournaments.
1.5-STORY
&
4-BR
Second level has BR #2 16.5’x11’ w/ oversized walk-in closet;
#3 19’x9.5’ w/ closet; BR #4 12.5’x9’; full bath w/ tub/shower;
and room to personalize, needs cosmetics, this property presents a great opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike. Look for our sign. OPEN HOUSE DATE: Saturday, May 16, from 1-3 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram (Bareville & Groffdale Area)
The event brings together hundreds of volunteers and
donors in support of the Hope Library and Christian Training Center in Port-auPrince, Haiti. The library provides business training rooted in Christian ethics, along with access to literature in French, Creole, and English. As Haiti continues to face political and economic challenges, support for these grassroots initiatives continues to be sought. All day-ofevent proceeds will directly benefit the Hope Library
(Schoeneck & Denver Area)
HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION
.48-ACRE * SOLID BRICK CAPE-COD w/ 3-BRs
porch. Second level has (2) additional bedrooms w/ closets; space for bath; recently renovated 30’x13.5’ basement; laundry w/ washer/ dryer included; sturdy 24’x24’ detached 2-car garage/shop w/ electric; wood shed; oil heat; private well & septic; updated windows; Cocalico S.D.; W. Cocalico Twp; taxes only $3,656. OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturday, May 9 from 1-3 PM & Thursday, May 21, from 6-8 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram
and Transformation Haiti’s Paradigm Shift Program, led by Pastor Nelson and Sue Martin.
The auction will once again be facilitated by Beiler-Campbell Auction Services and auctioneer Curvin Horning, with support from more than 125 volunteers. The items up for bids will include a small greenhouse, a newly equipped man cave or she shed, swing sets, a fire pit,
coolers, outdoor furniture, fresh flowers and plants, quilts, gift cards, collectibles, and locally crafted goods. Admission to the auction is free. Donations may be dropped off at the home of Nathan and Rosine Shirk, 276 Tobacco Road, Ephrata. For more information, visit www.facebook .com/hopeforhaitibenefit auction or www.hopefor haitibenefit.auction or call 717-271-9603.
DIRECTIONS: From the Rt. 724 & Rt. 568 intersection, travel South on Rt. 724 to right turn on Gibraltar Rd., to quick left on Old River Rd. to farm on the right.
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AUCTION BY: Martin & Rutt Auctioneers AY-2189-L
& New Holland, PA
J. Rutt II, 717-587-8906
J. Martin, 717-371-3333
J. Rutt, 717-875-6032
AUCTION FOR: STEVE
BLEACHER
OMPH Students Present Passion Play
Students dressed in costume to perform the Passion play.
The second-grade class at Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School in Ephrata recently presented a Passion play under the direction of teacher Beth Eberly. A long-standing tradition at OMPH School, the play depicts the last week of Jesus’ life, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. This tradition helps to prepare the school community for Holy Week.
OMPH is a Catholic
preschool, elementary school, and middle school. It welcomes children of all faiths who seek an education focused on reverence, respect, and responsibility. OMPH School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools. For more information, call 717-738-2414 or visit www.omphschool.com.
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Collectibles/Misc: Papa Horning Paintings, Framed Pictures, Rath Black Hawk Lamb Liver Tin, 17 Jewel Pocket Watch & Others, #6 Crock, Jugs, Stracto, Hess & Hershey Trucks, Ned Foltz Reinhold Station & Chapel Pottery, Bunjo Pottery, Glenview Pottery, Sm. Arrowhead Display, Marbles, Kero Lamps, Roseville & McCoy Vases, Tin Doll House, Barbie & Other Dolls, Alligator Handbag, Pyrex, Nest of Bowls, Blue & White Hobnail, Bavaria Dinnerware, Veg. Bowls, Longaberger, Christmas Décor, Games & Puzzles, New Bedding, Quilts, Soft Goods, Antique Cameras, Danielle Steel Books & Other.
NOTE: Terms cash, PA check or major credit card. Auction starting at 9:00 AM w/tools, followed by household & furniture. 2nd auction at 9:30 AM w/general fishing items, followed by catalog of rods & reels. Real estate sold at 1 PM.
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FREE ESTIMATES Lic. & Ins. • 610-547-7789
FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT
Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
INT./EXT. PAINTING Drywall Repairs. Lite Carpentry. Cabinets Painting. SPRING DISCOUNTS PA032157 : Damien 717-940-5912
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE: BRYAN 223-231-8716
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
LOGGING, L O G G I N G , TREE WORK & FIREWOOD
NO MORE CLEANING out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is backed by a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-855-791-1626 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Get 15% off your entire order. Plus, Military & Seniors get an additional 10% off. Limited time only. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details.
PAINTING: INT. & EXT. 20 yrs. experience PA024610 Elmer Stoltzfus, 717-201-4104
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ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954.
MULCHING Trimming/Planting. Small Tree & Shrub Removal. Soil Prep & Seeding. Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup. Fast, Professional Service. Senior Discounts! FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed/Insured : 717-208-2265 SPRING CLEANUP STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION Remodel Basements Additions Decks • Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
Small Engine Service & Repair
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